Suchitoto/Concepción de Ataco

Concepción de Ataco

Concepción de Ataco/Copán

Copán

Copán/Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

Itinerary

DAY

LOCATION(S)

HOTEL

MEALS

DESCRIPTION

Day 1

San José

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None

Day 1 San José: Arrive at any time. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting where you can meet the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members.
Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets, head to the central plaza, shop for souvenirs and pass the time people-watching.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Day 2

San José/La Fortuna

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Day 2 San José/La Fortuna: La Fortuna, the town near the Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for adventure. Hike the area’s nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall, or join a canopy tour and catch a bird’s eye view of the forest greenery. Take an unforgettable night hike around the foot of the volcano, accompanied by a soundtrack of monkeys and the rumblings of the volcano.
Other optional activities include: full-day Class III & IV white water rafting on the Balsa or Toro Rivers, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders’ paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents.
After a long day of exploring, the Baldi Hot Springs might just be the answer for your tired muscles. Soak in one of the natural thermal baths and hope the clouds part long enough for a glimpse of Arenal´s slopes.
Transport:
Local bus

Day 3

La Fortuna

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None

Day 3 La Fortuna: Free day to get the adrenaline pumping with rafting and other outdoor pursuits or one of many other optional activities.

Day 4

La Fortuna/Monteverde

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Day 4 La Fortuna/Monteverde: Costa Rica is a natural gem because of its breathtaking flora and fauna. Travelling into the cool cloud forest of Monteverde, appreciate how lush ecosystems truly are works of art. Take time to bird watch, ride a horse, mountain bike, or zip line over the forest canopy.
Transport:
Shared van
Boat
Shared van

Day 5

Monte Verde, Costa Rica

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None

Day 5 Monteverde: Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline or tour a coffee plantation.

Day 6

Monte Verde, Costa Rica

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None

Day 6 Monteverde/Isla de Ometepe (1D): From the town of San Jorge, we cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island. The group will be split up amongst different families who will host you in their homes. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the home.
Explore the island, pass plantain plantations and other small villages, to get a chance to see how rural Nicaraguans live. Enjoy a challenge? Hike Concepción Volcano. If not, check out the pre-Columbian petroglyphs, try the Tarzan swing at a nearby jungle swimming hole, or enjoy the beach.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Nicaragua - Costa Rica)
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Transport:
Private Vehicle
Local bus
Local bus
Ferry

Day 7

Isla de Ometepe

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Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Isla de Ometepe: Full day on the island to spend time with your hosts and enjoy optional activities such as hiking and swimming.
Included Activities:
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay

Day 8

Isla de Ometepe/Granada

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Breakfast

Day 8 Isla de Ometepe/Granada: Nicaragua has flourished in the past few years and boasts both incredibly friendly people as well as impressive natural beauty. Granada’s colonial charm is complimented by the surrounding active volcanoes and lakes, making day trips a fun and easy option.
Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada, your Chief Experience Officer will give you an initial orientation walk in the city, after which you will have plenty of time to explore in more depth.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Big Night Out
Transport:
Private Vehicle
Ferry
Local bus
Local bus

Day 9

Granada, Nicaragua

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None

Day 9 Granada: For a relaxing afternoon, spend a couple of hours in a boat touring some of the 350+ ¨Isletas¨ or little islands found near Granada in Lake Nicaragua.
Other optional activities include visiting the nearby extinct Mombacho Volcano, now shrouded in vegetation. Granada is located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua and has a long park ideal for strolling. The nearby markets of Masaya house vendors selling great Nicaraguan handicrafts such as hammocks, pottery, and paintings.

Day 10

Granada/Poneloya

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None

Day 10 Granada/Poneloya: Enjoy a couple of days of relaxation on a remote northern beach on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. Surfing, swimming and beach lounging await.
Additional Notes:
Our accommodation is in a large, multi-share mixed-gender beach lodge dorm right on the beach with an attached bar and restaurant. There's not much on our stretch of beach, but that's part of the beauty of Nicaragua's northern Pacific coast.
Transport:
Private Vehicle

Day 11

Poneloya

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None

Day 11 Poneloya: Spend your day enjoying the coast. Opt to explore the city of Leon or hit the beach.

Day 12

Poneloya/Suchitoto

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None

Day 12 Poneloya/Suchitoto: After a long day of travel via bus, boat, and private vehicle, arrive to El Salvador's colonial town of Suchitoto. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Nicaragua - El Salvador)
Transport:
Walking
Boat
Private Vehicle
Boat
Private Vehicle

Day 13

Suchitoto/Concepción de Ataco

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None

Day 13 Suchitoto/Concepción de Ataco: Travel to the 'Route of Flowers' region with its quaint Salvadorian towns and talented artisans.
Transport:
Private Vehicle

Day 14

Concepción de Ataco

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Day 14 Concepción de Ataco: Day hikes, a coffee tour and shopping are some of many options for your time here. Hike El Impossible National Park, swim in the pools of Atzumpa, check out some of the other nearby quaint towns or just explore tiny Ataco. This is a coffee producing region of El Salvador, so be sure to sample some delicious coffee in a local café.

Day 15

Concepción de Ataco/Copán

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Day 15 Concepción de Ataco/Copán: Travel into Honduras and opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Copán. The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities.
The colonial highland town of Copán Ruinas is a charming and relaxing place. Opt to explore the nearby hills on horseback and check out some lesser known Mayan sites along the way, or journey to some local hot springs for a relaxing soak.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (El Salvador - Guatemala)
Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Transport:
Private Vehicle

Day 16

Copán

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None

Day 16 Copán: Free time in Copan to enjoy optional activities.

Day 17

Copán/Antigua Guatemala

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Day 17 Copán/Antigua Guatemala: After a long travel day arrive to Antigua, where you can stretch your legs during an orientation walk with your CEO. Enjoy the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Notes:
This tour arrives to Antigua in the early evening. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional post-trip accommodation nights.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Honduras - Guatemala)
Orientation Walk
Transport:
Private Vehicle

Day 18

Antigua Guatemala

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None

Day 18 Antigua Guatemala: Depart at any time.
Additional Notes:
There is much to see and do in this picturesque town. If you have time, opt to extend your trip to explore more of Guatemala.
Included Activities:
Departure Day

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